10 Alien Movie Trivia Questions (With Answers)

From friendly extraterrestrials to terrifying predators and unforgettable sci-fi classics, alien movies have captivated audiences for decades. These 10 trivia questions span iconic films, memorable characters, and famous movie props that every science fiction fan should recognize. Think you know your stuff? See if you can answer all 10 questions before revealing the answers below!

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• 1. What 1985 Carl Sagan science fiction novel was adapted into a 1997 film starring Jodie Foster?

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• 2. In DreamWorks Animation's 2010 film Megamind, what famous comedian provides the voice of the title character?

  Will Ferrell

• 3. What over-the-top 1996 alien invasion comedy was based on a science fiction-themed Topps trading card series from 1962?

  Mars Attacks!

• 4. Who portrayed the alien Thomas Jerome Newton in the 1976 film The Man Who Fell to Earth?

  David Bowie

• 5. In the 2013 film Under the Skin, what actress stars as a predatory alien disguised as a beautiful woman?

  Scarlett Johansson

• 6. The commercial towing spaceship in the 1979 film Alien was named after what 1904 Joseph Conrad novel?

  Nostromo

• 7. In two films-- from 1987 and 1990- what iconic movie alien was portrayed by 7-foot-2 actor Kevin Peter Hall?

  Predator

• 8. In the Men in Black films, what flashy device is used to erase or alter people's memories?

  Neuralyzer

• 9. The famous science fiction phrase "Klaatu barada nikto" first appeared in what 1951 classic film?

  The Day the Earth Stood Still

• 10. In Steven Spielberg's 1982 classic E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, what iconic toy does E.T. use to build his communicator

  Speak & Spell

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